Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

Byzitouni

🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced 🍗
  • 4 cups Mixed salad greens or chopped Romaine 🥬
  • ½ cup Dried cranberries 🍒
  • ¼ cup Sliced almonds or toasted cashews 🥜
  • 2 Green onions, thinly sliced 🧅
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (black and white for that gourmet look!) ⚫⚪
  • Optional: Sliced cucumber or shredded carrots for extra crunch 🥕

For the Zesty Sesame Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce 🍶
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar 🍯
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup 🍯
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil 🌀
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated 🫚
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced 🧄

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Whisk the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients. Shake or whisk until well emulsified. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking! 🍯🌪️✨
  2. Prep the Base: In a large mixing bowl, toss your salad greens with the shredded chicken and green onions. 🥬🍗🥣
  3. Add the Goodies: Sprinkle in the dried cranberries and sliced almonds. 🍒🥜🤝
  4. Drizzle & Toss: Pour the zesty sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure every leaf is coated in that liquid gold! 🌊🥢🤤
  5. The Final Touch: Plate your salad and garnish generously with sesame seeds as seen in the photo! ⚫⚪👑
  6. Serve: Enjoy immediately while the nuts are still crunchy and the greens are crisp! 🍽️😋

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Crunch” Secret: Wait to add the almonds and sesame seeds until the very last second before serving so they stay perfectly toasted and crisp! 🥜🛡️💎
  • Meal Prep Magic: Keep the dressing in a separate container if you’re taking this to work. It stays fresh and crisp for hours! 🍱⏳🎯

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